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c/electronics-repairers•wesleyfox•2mo ago

Just had a $500 repair almost go sideways over a single stripped screw in a MacBook Air

I was in my shop in Austin, and the head stripped on the last P5 screw holding the logic board, but a dab of super glue on the driver tip saved the whole job. Anyone have a better trick for those tiny, soft screws besides just buying a whole new driver set?

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c/digital-art-showcase•wesleyfox•2mo ago

Rant: The gallery in Portland had a huge problem with their digital art screens

I went to the new digital art show at the gallery on 3rd Street last weekend. Every single screen showing the art had a bad glare from the overhead lights, you could barely see half the pieces. They spent all that money on fancy tech but put the lights right above the screens. Has anyone else run into this at a show and know a good fix for it?

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c/budget-friendly-meals•wesleyfox•2mo ago

PSA: My coworker's cheap soup idea got me through a pay cut

After our company reduced hours, a guy in my department shared his recipe for lentil soup that costs about five bucks a pot. I made a huge batch on Sunday and it fed me for three days straight. It was hearty enough to keep me full during long shifts without breaking the bank. What low cost meals have you leaned on when money got tight at work?

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c/contractor-tools•wesleyfox•3mo ago

Pro tip: Pegboards beat toolboxes for easy access

Many people spend a lot on metal toolboxes. I say pegboards are the smarter choice. When I organized my workshop, I put up a large pegboard. Now all my tools are in plain sight. I never waste time searching for a screwdriver. The wall stays neat and my work goes smooth. For any home repair job, this setup helps a lot.

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